Karabo Mokabane

I am newly Admitted Attorney and Master of laws (LLM) in TAX candidate offering a combined three (3) and a half years of broad and proven legal experience gained in litigation, commercial law, insurance claims, employment law, and administrative law. Eighty percent (80%) of my LLM assignments are opinion and legal article style. Experienced in conducting complex legal research, interpreting legislation, drafting legal opinions, and developing practical solutions to multifaceted legal disputes.

During my practical vocational training with GMI Attorneys and now as an Associate at Mokabane attorneys I was and continue to be exposed to all these different fields of law and evolving legal obligations. I was tasked to prepare the files at the end of each trial for costs and taxation, which cultivated a keen interest in taxation as a specialised field of practice. Driven by intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, and a passion for solving complex legal problems, I intentionally planned pivoting into tax law to build specialist expertise in tax disputes, advisory services, and legislative interpretation.

The LLM modules are income tax, value added tax, and international tax.

Associate Attorney at MOKABANE ATTORNEYS INC (2026-09 – Present)

• Managed a litigation portfolio of 40+ active file matters across the Magistrates', High Courts, and various tribunal ensuring compliance with procedural deadlines and court directives.
• Drafted and reviewed more than one hundred (100) legal documents annually, including summonses, particulars of claim, affidavits, notices, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Conducted legal research and prepared legal opinions on civil litigation, property law, contractual disputes, and administrative law matters.
• Managed client consultations and provided legal advice to individual and corporate clients, maintaining a client satisfaction rate evidenced by repeat instructions and referrals.
• Kept AJS billing system up to date.
• Drafted Eviction Application, writs of executions and ejectments
• Prepared liquidation and distribution account, reporting estates to the Master of the high court, acquiring letters of executorship and letters of Authority.
• Effectively coach the Candidate Attorney to ensure that all documents are proper before service and filing.
• Provide feedback to the director and seniors regarding the status of matters and the next step in litigation proceedings and provide feedback to clients regarding the status of the matter or request any outstanding evidence in preparation for trial.
• Prepare all the files for invoicing, and quantifying costs.

Paralegal at MOKABANE ATTORNEYS INC (2025-04 – 2026-08)

Attorney Candidate at GMI ATTORNEYS (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Successfully Assisted director and supervisors with negotiating settlements resulting in the recovery of over R4 million on behalf of clients, reducing trial-related costs and resolution times. Specifically on personal injury claims and insurance claims) This was achieved by going through the file, drafting detailed and persuasive settlement proposals, and paying attention to the smaller details.
• Appeared independently in 35+ court proceedings, including motion court, case management conferences, interlocutory applications, and section 65 hearings.
• Assisted senior attorneys in managing a caseload of 80 litigation matters from inception to finalization in each 6 months rotation.
• Drafted legal pleadings, Notices, Affidavits and pre-trial minutes and court documents, ensuring compliance with Uniform Rules of Court and practice directives.
• Conducted legal research on statutory interpretation, constitutional issues, and commercial disputes, contributing to successful litigation strategies.
• Attended and reported on more 100 court appearances, mediations, and consultations throughout the duration of my articles.
• Prepared and indexed trial bundles for High Court, magistrate court, labour court and other tribunals proceedings.
• Prepared SARS bundles, for inquiries.
• Liaised with clients, counsel, correspondents, and court personnel to facilitate efficient case management.
• Processed and monitored court filings, resulting in zero missed filing deadlines during the articles period.
• Drafted letters of demand, Acknowledgement of debts, fee and mandate agreements and shareholder’s agreements.
• Providing a monthly written status report to my seniors accounting for time billed

Master of Laws (LLM) in TAX – UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (2028)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (2019-02 – 2022-12)

Grade 12 – LETHUKUTHULA SECONDARY SHOOL (2016)